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Deultum AE24 Moushmov 3734 of Gordian III

Gordian III AE24 of Deultum, Thrace. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate draped bust right / COL F L PAC DEVLTVM, tetrastyle shrine with peaked roof, Aesklepios within leaning on serpent staff.

Lot No.2064. nVF.

$ 115.

Gordian III was the grandson of Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II, and was in Rome when Balbinus and Pupienus were murdered in 238 AD. After serving briefly as Caesar, then, he was raised to Augustus and served until 244 AD when he was murdered at the instigation of Philip the Arab.